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I get hives on thighs whenever the climate is hot. How long can I take Claritin?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At June 11, 2020
Reviewed AtJune 11, 2020

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 17-year-old female. I believe that I have hives on my thighs. I have them for about five to six days and they appear whenever the area gets hot. I was using a blanket last night and the hives got red again but when it is cold, they are not red and appear to be my skin color. I used Hydrocortisone the first three days and it helped, and I was also wearing tight leggings while working all day. The last two days, I have been taking Claritin and it has helped because the area is no longer itchy but the hives and bumps are still there. Should I take Claritin tonight too? How do I get rid of the bumps? I assume that I should not keep on using Claritin since I have used it for two days already.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It looks that you are suffering from acute urticaria. This could happen as a result of an allergic reaction to blanket dust or furs in it. There are other causes as well.

Is this the first episode? Or you get them frequently? Any history of diabetes or thyroid? Any history of any medicine taken recently for some other issues?

Until you reply, you can take Clairtin (Loratidine) dose again. No problem with that.

I hope this helps.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Yes, this is the first time I am getting it. I do not have a history of diabetes or thyroid. No medicines taken for other issues. I will take the Claritin tonight. I know it is said that I should stop taking Claritin after three days, so what should I do then?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

There is no rule as such that you have to stop Claritin after three days. Urticaria takes many days sometimes to get settled down. My recommendation would be to take tablet Cetirizine 10 mg once daily for seven days. If this does not settle we would use a low dose steroid course.

If you can get Cetirizine today, start with that. If you cannot then take Claritin today and arrange Cetrizine from tomorrow onwards as it might be required for a little longer periods.

I hope this helps.

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